Dunfield Park Legacy Project
successfully completed
The Dunfield Park Legacy Project, a permanent performing arts stage and
landscaped area to be used by local musicians and actors during the
tourist
season, was officially unveiled in Corner Brook today. The project is
the
culmination of a 24-week learning and work opportunity for several of
the
city’s youth.
“A performing arts stage is a wonderful addition to the area,”
said
Premier Danny Williams, MHA for Humber West. “This permanent facility
will
provide invaluable opportunities for the young people of the area. The
culture of our province, and the West Coast in particular, now has
another
beautiful venue to be displayed. I look forward to the wealth of talent
that will be produced here.”
“This was a unique opportunity for the youth of Dunfield Park
to work
on a project in their own neighbourhood and to be involved in every
aspect,
from design to construction,” said Joan Burke, Minister of Human
Resources,
Labour and Employment. “The Legacy Project is an excellent example of
government
and community partners taking a creative approach to provide financial
incentives to the province’s youth, while encouraging them to make
positive
life choices”
For the Dunfield Park Legacy Project, Human Resources, Labour
and Employment
partnered with Human Resource and Skills Development Canada, the
Newfoundland
and Labrador Housing Corporation, Corner Brook Board of Trade, College
of the North Atlantic, and Academy Canada.
Ten young people between the ages of 17 and 30 participated in
the project
receiving training in the areas of personal development, career
planning
and work skills. The project not only provided summer employment for
youth
but participants will receive $500 towards tuition costs at any
recognized
post-secondary program.
“I would like to congratulate each student on their
participation in
the project. This is a wonderful resource for the artistic community
that
residents and tourists to the area will be able to enjoy for years to
come,”
said Minister Burke.
For further information contact:
Jacquelyn Howard
Director of Communications
Human Resources, Labour and Employiment
(709) 729-4062, 689-2624
or
E-mail: releases@nlhc.nf.ca
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